Examine politics through innovative teaching, experiential learning, and student/faculty collaboration across the main fields of political science so students can achieve political literacy appropriate for citizenship responsibilities.

Help our students discover and learn the concepts and theories of our discipline so they can integrate new facts into their own worldviews.

Encourage students to adopt the habit of the examined life, to reflect upon themselves in relationship to others, to take risks, to participate actively in political life and to accept responsibility for their actions.

Encourage our students to participate and accept leadership in a variety of special programs, clubs and activities both on and off campus.

Invite students to embrace the Benedictine traditions of service, stewardship, and community.